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Rumors suggest Blizzard and Nexon are co-developing a reimagined StarCraft as a shooter, with pre-production reportedly underway and Nexon leading the Shooter Division; Blizzard reportedly approved a content development agreement last year, and chatter ties this effort to earlier reports about StarCraft projects, with a potential reveal at BlizzCon 2026.
Blizzard teases a 35th-anniversary run of reveals across World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, and Overwatch with specific showcase dates (WoW on Jan 29, Overwatch Feb 4, Hearthstone Feb 9, Diablo Feb 11); Starcraft appears only in logos and remains absent from dedicated days, despite chatter about a Starcraft shooter.
Starting September 26, players can purchase StarCraft-themed cosmetics for Diablo IV, including armor sets and companions inspired by iconic characters and factions, with additional free gifts and Twitch Drops available until October 10 to earn emblems and rewards.
Blizzard is reportedly working on an open-world shooter, potentially a Starcraft FPS, as suggested by a new job listing and past reports. The listing seeks a Design Director of Innovation for an unannounced game, hinting at a large-scale FPS project. This aligns with earlier rumors of a Starcraft shooter led by former Far Cry 5 director Dan Hay. Blizzard has a history of attempting Starcraft shooters, with previous projects like Starcraft Ghost and Ares being canceled. The new project could mark Blizzard's third attempt at a Starcraft spin-off.
Blizzard is hiring for an 'open-world shooter game,' with job listings for roles like associate design director and senior designer. This follows reports of a new StarCraft shooter in development, as mentioned in Jason Schreier's book. The game details remain undisclosed, but the hiring suggests Blizzard's continued interest in expanding its shooter game portfolio. Previously, a survival game codenamed Odyssey was canceled, which was led by ex-Far Cry boss Dan Hay.
Xbox Game Pass has added three new games: StarCraft: Remastered, StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection, and Metal Slug Tactics. StarCraft: Remastered includes the original game and its Brood War expansion with enhanced visuals and audio, while StarCraft 2 offers over 70 missions across its main campaign and expansions. Metal Slug Tactics combines tactical RPG and rogue-like elements, allowing players to assemble a team to battle the Rebel Army. StarCraft games are available on PC, while Metal Slug Tactics is accessible on cloud, console, and PC.
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in November 2024, including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Goat Simulator Remastered. StarCraft and StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection are also joining PC Game Pass. Some games will leave the service on November 15, including two titles from the Like a Dragon! series. Subscribers can enjoy discounts on games before they exit the service.
Stormgate, an upcoming RTS game developed by Frost Giant, a team of ex-StarCraft developers, offers a gameplay experience reminiscent of StarCraft. The game features the Infernal Host faction, which spreads corruption across the map using a new mechanic called Shroud. Units standing on Shroud gain extra health, creating a natural deterrent to early harassment. The faction collects a unique resource called Animus from fallen units, allowing players to perform special rituals. The Infernal Host encourages wave tactics and doesn't prioritize the survival of individual units. The faction includes units like the Brute, Gaunt, Weaver, Magmadon, and Doombringer. The pre-launch page for the Stormgate Kickstarter is now live.
Blizzard President Mike Ybarra has hinted at the possibility of a new StarCraft game, although it may not adhere to the beloved Real-time Strategy (RTS) formula. The franchise has been dormant since 2020, but with the recent Microsoft acquisition, Blizzard is open to exploring "less mainstream projects." While the next StarCraft game could be anything from a revamped FPS spinoff to a mobile game, Ybarra emphasizes the importance of finding a team with the vision and passion for the project. Fans of StarCraft can look forward to the potential revival of the iconic Blizzard brand.
StarCraft fans feel neglected as Blizzard's BlizzCon 2023 focuses on other franchises like World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone, leaving StarCraft out of the spotlight. Fans expressed disappointment and frustration, suggesting that Blizzard has forgotten about the franchise. However, there is still hope as Microsoft CEO Phil Spencer briefly mentioned StarCraft during his appearance, sparking excitement among fans. Despite the lack of news at this year's event, fans speculate about potential announcements for StarCraft in the future.
StarCraft 3 is reportedly in development at Blizzard, according to journalist Jez Corden. In response to a fan's question on Twitter, Corden confirmed that Microsoft won't need to revive StarCraft and that StarCraft 3 is indeed in the works. The last game in the series, StarCraft II, was released in 2010, and since then, Blizzard has focused on other franchises like Overwatch and Diablo. With recent releases in those series, it is logical for the company to turn its attention back to the real-time strategy title.